LED accent lighting units

a technology of accent lighting and led lights, which is applied in the direction of lighting support devices, coupling device connections, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of light sources, high operating costs, and conventional light sources that can also generate a significant amount of heat that is not easily dissipated

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-06-20
EVERBRITE
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However, these light sources can have several drawbacks.
Some of these light sources consume large amounts of electricity making them expensive to operate; particularly for outdoor signs that are illuminated for long periods of time.
Conventional light sources can also generate a significant amount of heat that is not easily dissipated.
In addition, conventional incandescent light sources can have a short life and / or are susceptible to damage when compared to some less conventional light sources, and as such must be inspected and replaced periodically.
Neon or fluorescent lights require expensive power supplies, and typically operate at a high voltage.

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[0018]FIG. 1a illustrates a cross-sectional view of an LED accent lighting unit 10. The unit 10 includes a housing 14 extruded from plastic and cut to a pre-determined length. The housing 14 includes a slot portion 18 to insert and constrain multiple substrates 22 (see FIG. 2a). One of the multiple substrates 22 is electrically connected at one end to a power source that provides DC voltage through a wiring harness 26. Typically, either of the substrates 22 positioned at opposite ends of the unit 10 may be electrically connected to the power source via the wiring harness 26. Each substrate 22 includes multiple wide-beam LEDs 30 that emit light over an angle of about 120 degrees. The LEDs 30 are energy efficient and as a result, large amounts of heat need not be dissipated. Each substrate 22 also includes at least one resistor 34 that provides the desired level of DC current to the LEDs 30, which is about 20 mA. The LEDs 30 can thus be configured to operate at a low voltage, typicall...

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A lighting unit including at least one elongated substrate having a plurality of light-emitting optoelectronic devices mounted thereon and an elongated housing supporting the elongated substrate. The housing includes integrally-formed reflectors positioned adjacent the optoelectronic devices. The lighting unit also includes a translucent output panel that transmits light from the optoelectronic devices. The light unit has a first wiring harness for connection to a power source, and a second wiring harness connectable to an adjacent lighting unit.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This is a non-provisional patent application of U.S. provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 385,025 filed on Jun. 3, 2002, which is incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention relates generally to lighting fixtures, and more particularly to fixtures that provide accent lighting.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]In commercial applications, accent lighting is typically used to capture the attention of potential customers. Accent lighting may highlight or supplement a primary display of some sort. Accent lighting may also be used to highlight store information, such as location, hours of operation, a slogan, etc. Accent lighting may also be used to advertise product information like the product name, a slogan related to the product, locations where to find the product, etc.[0004]Commonly, accent lighting includes conventional light sources such as incandescent, fluorescent, or neon lights that provide the desired illumination...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F21V1/00F21V7/00F21V7/10F21K99/00F21S4/00F21V19/00F21V23/06G09F13/04H01R25/16
CPCH01R25/161F21S4/001F21S4/003F21S8/032F21V3/00F21V15/013F21V17/164F21V19/0045F21V21/005F21V23/06G09F13/04F21S2/00F21K99/00F21V19/001F21Y2101/02F21Y2103/003F21S4/10F21S4/20F21K9/20F21Y2103/10F21Y2115/10F21K9/68
Inventor MOHACSI, FERENCKWATERSKI, MELISSA MUELLERPLICHTA, MICHAEL
Owner EVERBRITE
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